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A UW Madison netID will allow you to log into the campus wireless network, Eduroam wireless, get into campus libraries, and other campus resources like the SERF. To access these, UW Madison will issue you a Wiscard if you are a UW Colleges or Extension employee.

Step One- Obtain a Wiscard

1. Before you go to the Wiscard Office, call them at 608-262-3258. Tell them you are a UW Colleges or Extension employee and you wish to get a Wiscard. Ask them to confirm you are eligible.

Microsoft has recently announced the ability to connect Skype with Skype for Business (Lync) users.

Communicate with Skype Users with Microsoft Skype for Business

Users will be able to use instant messaging, audio calls, and presence information to communicate with Skype users while using Microsoft Skype for Business (and vice-versa). As of November 2014, Microsoft announced that the “Lync” application would be named “Skype for Business” instead. The name change will be formally applied in early 2015.

A new update for Windows has been released by Blackboard Collaborate™ (BBC)- the update will be available beginning December 22nd, 2014. If you are using BBC and are interested in learning more about this update, please read the announcement below provided by Blackboard Collaborate™.

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